Puppy mill bill clears Ohio House

Ohio bill takes aim at dog retailers

6:53 AM,
Nov. 15, 2012

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A bill that would crack down on high-volume dog breeding operations, dubbed puppy mills, has cleared the Ohio House.

The bill passed on a 91-5 vote Wednesday, sending it back to the Senate to sign off on House changes.

Ohio Senate Bill 130 proposes stronger regulations on the care and treatment of animals housed in large-scale establishments and distinguishes the facilities, more commonly referred to as "puppy mills," from traditional dog kennels. ...